Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.245 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 98% Cab Sauv & 2% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with black pepper, cacao and licorice notes, good acidity and integrated oak. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and mineral character. Good now, will age!

A blend of 98% Cab Sauv & 2% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with black pepper, cacao and licorice notes, good acidity and integrated oak. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and mineral character. Good now, will age!

Jul 5th, 2020
Ron R
9.3

I’m going to spare you the gory details, but we will be breaking tiles again tomorrow. Told the plumber that his services are no longer required.
Perrotti-Brown gave this 89 pts - it’s a travesty of justice. This stuff represents all things good from Napa. Enticing nose of kirsch, coffee and nutmeg. Sleek, bold tannins combine with deep, black fruits. Nice, well-behaved finish with a sweet balsamic reduction. Loving this bad boy...

I’m going to spare you the gory details, but we will be breaking tiles again tomorrow. Told the plumber that his services are no longer required.
Perrotti-Brown gave this 89 pts - it’s a travesty of justice. This stuff represents all things good from Napa. Enticing nose of kirsch, coffee and nutmeg. Sleek, bold tannins combine with deep, black fruits. Nice, well-behaved finish with a sweet balsamic reduction. Loving this bad boy...

Mar 28th, 2019
Ron R
9.3

We forgot to post this on Sunday. I just glanced at AG’s notes on this vintage, and he nailed it. The nose is luscious, while the palate is pliable, with pristine oak treatment. Regal tannins compliment moderate acidity. This is an improvement on the 07 vintage.

We forgot to post this on Sunday. I just glanced at AG’s notes on this vintage, and he nailed it. The nose is luscious, while the palate is pliable, with pristine oak treatment. Regal tannins compliment moderate acidity. This is an improvement on the 07 vintage.

Mar 19th, 2019
Gregg Gordon

Great wine with the pomodoro sauce

Great wine with the pomodoro sauce

Mar 7th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Rich, big, loud: black fruit, red fruit, dust, vanilla / 14.7% abv

Rich, big, loud: black fruit, red fruit, dust, vanilla / 14.7% abv

Nov 10th, 2018
Matt Sterr

Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petite Verdot. Rutherford to the core. Delicious

Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petite Verdot. Rutherford to the core. Delicious

May 21st, 2018
Neal Ferry

Spectacular

Spectacular

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2019
Jay Kline

Color me impressed. This was a delightful, textbook expression of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon with the fruit, texture and “je ne sais quoi” to remind me that Napa can still make interesting, balanced and delicious CS. Another impressive wine by TRB.

Color me impressed. This was a delightful, textbook expression of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon with the fruit, texture and “je ne sais quoi” to remind me that Napa can still make interesting, balanced and delicious CS. Another impressive wine by TRB.

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2019
Henrik Poulsen

Sampled 3/2018 at ProWein (Germany).

Sampled 3/2018 at ProWein (Germany).

Mar 23rd, 2018
Debra Copeland

Excellent wine with lots of dark red fruits, jammy in the best way possible. Perfectly paired with a thick cut NY steak!

Excellent wine with lots of dark red fruits, jammy in the best way possible. Perfectly paired with a thick cut NY steak!

Apr 25th, 2021